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News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology13-Sep-2024
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Cost-Effective Natural Colors Elevate Ice Cream
Cost-Effective Natural Colors Elevate Ice Cream
From caramel-free brown for chocolate to bright greens for mint to pink for strawberry, cost-effective natural colors add value and enhance consumer enjoyment of ice cream. Find expert tips and a natural rainbow for your next launch or renovation... click here
BRANDS & MANUFACTURERS
 milkdamia shrinks packaging for its oat milk using 2-D printing technology
milkadamia’s flat-pack oat milk, a format made from a proprietary 2-D printing process that takes oat paste and prints it out in sheets, has potential to cut down on packaging waste and carbon emissions due to lighter shipping weights, according to milkadamia’s Chief Commercial Officer Ipek Erdogan-Trinkhaus.... Watch now
Bolthouse Fresh Foods debuts new look, innovations for carrot business following split from juices, dressings
Carrot producer Bolthouse Fresh Foods has a new name, look and product lineup that celebrates the convenience and versatility of its star ingredient following the company’s split from the juice and salad dressing business with which it previously joined under Bolthouse Farms and which is now Generous Brands.... Read more
SME manufacturers ramping promotional strategies to grow
The number of small and medium-sized food and drink manufacturers bolstering their promotional giveaways to boost sales has rapidly increased – and it’s working – new data has suggested.... Read more
Are pop-ups worth it? For food and beverage brands, they just might be
Tracking the return on investment (ROI) of pop-ups involves juggling multiple metrics, but food and beverages brands have a distinct advantage in leveraging sensory experiences to build lasting loyalty among consumers both in-person and digitally, experts say.... Read more
 Ayo Foods’ expansion reflects a growing ‘cultural movement’ among consumers and retail
West African frozen meal and sauce brand Ayo Foods’ expanded from 200 retail doors to more than 20 retailers nationwide through a combination of cold calling and working with brokers to land shelf space.... Watch now
 ADM on the farm: Building regenerative agriculture builds business opportunities
Regenerative agriculture is emerging as a powerful marketing concept with recent research by ingredient supplier ADM revealing most consumers familiar with the tenets are more likely to trust and buy from brands that support the practice.... Watch now
Lactalis and Sodiaal to acquire General Mills’ $2.1bn North American yogurt business
In a hotly-anticipated ‘elephant deal’, Häagen-Dazs owner General Mills has agreed to sell its US and Canada yogurt businesses, including brands Yoplait and Liberté.... Read more
 Letter from the editor: How is rising demand for global flavors influencing innovation & ingredient sourcing?
Long gone are the days when salt and pepper were sufficient seasonings for most Americans – now US consumers want bold flavors that will take their tastebuds on a global adventure, giving rise to a new class of frozen meals, sauces, spice blends and even beverages that will transport them through taste to new countries and cultures.... Watch now
Spice blend sales surge as consumers seek flavorful solutions for easy home cooking, reinventing leftovers, McCormick executives say
Flavor exploration remains essential for consumers as they look for ways to manage their food budgets amid ongoing inflation, including by investing in herbs, spices and flavor blends that help them cook at home more and reinvent leftovers to reduce waste and cost, according to executives with spice and extract giant McCormick & Co.... Read more
Garden variety flavors: Floral, herbaceous and root flavors grow across categories
Consumer interest in better-for-you and functional benefits have them reaching for products with flavors they associate with health benefits and nature, including florals, like lavender and rose, herbs such as basil, rosemary, dill and thyme, roots like ginger and a range of citrus from tried-and-true lemon and lime to less-familiar yuzu.... Read more
 Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: Reimaging how to source spices helped Burlap & Barrel meet demand for fresh flavors
As US consumers embrace a wider variety of seasonings to flavor their food they increasingly want to know where spices come from, their safety profile and environmental and social impact – prompting the industry stakeholders to rethink spice supply chains, which historically have been purposefully opaque to hide widespread inequity and exploitation.... Listen now
 Founders' Fundamentals Podcast: Understanding product-market fit, branding basics with Jordan Buckner
Food and beverage CPG startups can set themselves up for long-term business success by slowly and strategically growing their retail footprint, focusing first on product-market fit, unique branding and wisely allocating marketing dollars to build loyalty with customers, Jordan Buckner, founder of online CPG food and beverage community Foodbevy, shared on a recent episode of FoodNavigator-USA’s Founders’ Fundamental podcast.... Listen now
Lantana Foods aligns with eco, health trends in hummus rebrand
Lantana Foods’ hummus rebrand features a bolder label and fully recyclable packaging to align with health-forward and environmentally conscious consumers.... Read more
WK Kellogg leaders are ‘even more confident’ in cereal than pre-spinoff from Kellogg
Nearly a year after Kellogg spilt its cereal and snack businesses, WK Kellogg leaders are “even more confident” in the “spin logic” that prompted the division and the future growth potential of its breakfast business.... Read more
Campbell Soup Co. to drop ‘soup’ from its name to better reflect diversified portfolio, outlines new mission and financial strategy that leans on snacks
The Campbell Soup Co. wants to drop “soup” from its name after aggressively reshaping its portfolio and business over the past six years to include snacks, sauces and easy meal solutions – all of which deserve “to see themselves in the name of the company,” CEO Mark Clouse announced yesterday.... Read more
Lil Bucks raises $3m in Series A funding to fuel retail growth, product innovation
Sprouted buckwheat food brand Lil Bucks secured $3 million in Series A funding in a round led by Proterra Investment Partners, following measures to extend its runway amid continued capital-raising challenges, company founder and CEO Emily Griffith told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
General Mills plots a return to growth with new products, enhanced advertising & merchandising
After struggling to compete in recent years, General Mills is ready to return to growth along side the categories in which it plays by launching better tasting, healthier products, boosting its advertising and in-store merchandising, and diversifying its pricing strategy in part through price-pack architecture, according to executives.... Read more
What are the barriers to innovation in food and beverage?
Many of food and beverage's greatest innovations are born from from start-ups. But why is innovation on a decline and what's the future of food and drink NPD?... Read more
Tyson Foods' ‘multi-protein, multi-channel strategy’ pays off, amid consumers trading down
Tyson Foods touted the benefits of its multi-pronged protein strategy at the 2024 Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference as the company continues shuffling its manufacturing capacity, closing and opening facilities.... Read more
Is Kraft Heinz undervalued? Leaders tout dramatic transformation, appeal to cash-strapped consumers
Kraft Heinz executives want credit where credit is due for “dramatically” transforming the business in the last four years against a challenging backdrop pocked with inflation, supply challenges and shifting shopping habits by adopting practices often eschewed by competitors but which engender its brands to cash-strapped consumers.... Read more
‘Tons of opportunity’ for plant-based milk in schools, Silk SVP says
Kallie Goodwin, senior vice-president of Silk, tells us why Danone North America wants to increase access to plant-based milk alternatives in US schools.... Read more
Unilever scrambles to reinforce its ice cream business ahead of separation by 2025
Despite a disappointing start to seasonal ice cream sales in Europe and China, Unilever expects the business to improve sequentially each quarter as it strategically improves “essentially … every metric” of the business ahead of a planned separation by the end of 2025.... Read more
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[EDITORIAL WEBINAR] - Low and no-sugar beverages
[EDITORIAL WEBINAR] - Low and no-sugar beverages
Join our editorial webinar on September 18 at 11 AM CDT to explore the latest trends in low- and no-sugar beverages, from healthier kids' drinks to cutting-edge flavored waters. REGISTER NOW!... click here
SUPPLIERS
USDA certification for meat, poultry flavors from T. Hasegawa helps meet demand for complex, authentic & clean-label options
Consumers are less willing to settle for basic flavor profiles, such as “beef” or “chicken,” and instead want increasingly complex and authentic options – like braised short rib or barbecued wings, according to flavor giant T. Hasegawa, which now can better meet this demand with the recent expansion of USDA-certified meat and poultry flavors.... Read more
IFF’s weight management portfolio tailors nutrition with smaller portions
Ingredient supplier IFF’s portfolio reflects evolving consumer demands and emerging trends in weight management , including proprietary proteins, natural flavors and fiber solutions to support satiety, enhance taste and promote overall wellness.... Read more
UPCOMING EDITORIAL WEBINARS
Low and no-sugar beverages: from soda 2.0 to flavored waters
Beverage brands are under increasing pressure to reduce or eliminate sugar as consumers look to avoid ‘empty calories’ or ‘drinking their calories.’ We bring together a panel of experts to explore what’s trending in the low and no sugar arena, from low sugar drinks for...
18-Sep-2024
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Decarbonising Supply Chains at the Source
Food majors are under increasing pressure to stamp out irresponsible practices from ingredient supply chains. But voluntary measures have only got the sector so far, and policymakers are stepping in. While Europe races to comply with incoming regulations, rising global temperatures are plaguing production of...
24-Sep-2024
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Eco-friendly Production from Farm to Fork
Ensuring sustainable nutrition from farm to fork requires significant change. In a bid to champion resource efficiency, the agricultural sector is rethinking farming practices for the 21st century. And it’s not just agtech promising to deliver; food waste and upcycling are also on food makers’...
25-Sep-2024
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New Tech and Novel Ingredients for a Sustainable Future
Technological innovations, including those tackling packaging waste, promise to move the needle on carbon emissions. So do novel ingredients too, which have the power to significantly improve the sustainability of everyday products. But not all innovations are on the market, and tight investor budgets could...
26-Sep-2024
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ON-DEMAND WEBINARS
Innovating with Natural Colors: Trends in Beverage and Confectionery
Stay ahead in a changing market with valuable insights on the latest trends, regulatory impacts, and innovative solutions in the food and beverage industry
10-Sep-2024
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From the Ground Up: Building a Farmer-First Supply Chain
Building a sustainable supply chain is a priority for many food companies as consumers demand increased transparency and environmental stewardship from brands. Ingredient sourcing and the environmental practices of chosen supply chain partners are two of the most important factors impacting emission rates, and ultimately...
13-Aug-2024
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Elevating healthy snacking: Meeting demand for function, flavor, format
From the emergence of Ozempic companions to functional bars, chips and mixes, healthy snack manufacturers are delivering the most nutritional bang for their caloric bucks. In this FoodNavigator-USA webinar, we explore how brands are adapting to changing eating patterns, what consumers now expect from their...
10-Jul-2024
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MARKETS
‘Tajin is what sriracha was a couple of years ago,’ Imbibe flavorist on global tastes impacting RTD beverages
With more adventurous palates, consumers today are seeking a wide range of sweet and spicy flavors — and sometimes both — for their beverages, bringing more globally inspired tastes like Tajin, horchata and popular Asian fruit flavors like honeydew to US drinks, Lauren Senne, manager of taste modulation and flavorist at Imbibe, told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
Clean-label trends boost natural flavors, but price remains key purchase driver
CPG companies developing clean-label foods and beverages are turning to natural flavors over their artificial counterparts, while consumers might be overstating the importance of more natural additives.... Read more
Beyond TV dinners: Frozen meals serve as gateway to global flavors
Frozen foods increasingly serve as a vehicle for global flavors, driven by consumer demand for international cuisine while balancing affordability, nutrition and convenience.... Read more
Sauces, condiments, spices bring global flavors to consumers’ kitchens
Sauces, condiments and spices are offering consumers convenient ways to experiment with global flavors at home, as the seasoning category becomes one of the fastest-growing in specialty foods, driven by the rise in home cooking and the demand for bold, international tastes.... Read more
£9m secured by small ingredients supplier for ‘US expansion’
A family-owned natural colours, flavours and extracts business supplying global food and drink manufacture has secured a £9m investment to grow into the States.... Read more
Will coffee prices ever come down?
Over the past year, global coffee prices have been on the rise. When will they start to fall?... Read more
Has COVID-19 changed eating and drinking habits for good?
The global pandemic was the biggest health emergency for a generation. But how did it affect eating and drinking habits? And what opportunities do these new habits create for manufacturers?... Read more
SPATE: Google, TikTok uncover emerging snack trends and sensory innovations
From spicy dill pickle chips to freeze-dried Skittles, today’s top snack trends reflect a growing demand for sensory overload coupled with nostalgic comforts, according to SPATE’s trend tracker with data from Google Search ending July 31 and hashtags from TikTok ending August 25.... Read more
 Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: Reading the leaves -- how the tea and tisane categories are evolving
More Americans – especially younger generations – are drinking tea and herbal tisanes more regularly as brands lean into the beverages’ innate functional health benefits and positive sustainability story as well as enhance accessibility with innovative packaging with appealing flavor combinations.... Listen now
F&B opportunity: Boosting protein intake earlier for elderly
Additional protein intake for older people should begin much earlier than most consumers think, providing food and drink manufacturers with a new market to profit from.... Read more
Fresh Inset’s packaging technology aims to reduce food waste, improve produce longevity on shelves
European tech company Fresh Inset introduces its Vidre+ Complex application in the US, which is designed to extend produce freshness, quality, appearance and nutrient value, without disrupting brands’ existing packaging systems or their supply chain, Kevin Frye, VP market development, North America, told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
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